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Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 126 pupils, and a capacity of 125 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

126

Pupils

125

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 126 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 125 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy — School Information

Full address
Pryor Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2PT
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
38.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137997

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If Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Letchworth Garden City are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy

Is Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy currently has 126 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 125 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy?

Admission to Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy cover?

Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy is a not applicable school in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy?

Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.